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Salaries at OW in Riyadh

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Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 31, 2024) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Ahmed, Management consulted tends to keep good track of this. In general, implementation pays ~20% less than strategy at the consultant level. Here's some interview reading: The Most Common Pitfalls in Case Interview ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Final round advice at OW Dubai

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Most recent answer on Feb 27, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 27, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2024
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Hi Jad, Well done on getting to the final round. In terms of your questions: 1) Considering it's 30 mins only, I guess there is no case study? Not necessarily. You could have a short case as well. 2) Also, what type of ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 27, 2024 on Feb 27, 2024
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Oliver Wyman - operations

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Most recent answer on Nov 24, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 24, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Nov 24, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Romain, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Oliver Wyman! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, it's quite normal to feel a bit in the dark about the application proc ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 24, 2023 on Nov 24, 2023
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Oliver Wyman HR and Case Interviews

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Most recent answer on Jul 25, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 25, 2023) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Jul 25, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, Congratulations on your interview invite! Practice more candidate-led cases (as opposed to McKinsey's interviewer-led)! Also, be sure to prepare for the behavioral part of the interview by going through common be ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 25, 2023 on Jul 25, 2023
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Oliver Wyman-final round question

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Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 19, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jul 19, 2023
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Hi there,  Wow, that's rather tight.  If you don't feel prepared, you should just ask for the interview to be postponed. That's a very tight schedule that they provided you with.  In terms of how final interviews differ ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 21, 2023 on Jul 21, 2023
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Oliver wyman

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Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 30, 2023) is from:
Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
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gave the best answer on Jun 30, 2023
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, happy to share my thoughts.. Case types: OW does candidate-led casing across the usual case types. Quite heavy emphasis on sizing questions in my experience and sometimes I still see them give brainteasers (wh ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 08, 2023 on Jul 08, 2023
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Oliver Wyman Interview

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Most recent answer on Jun 03, 2023
The best answer (on May 28, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on May 28, 2023
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Hi Samya, 1) Would welcome tips to prepare for it in 7-8 days? Key areas that I can focus on? If you are starting from zero, 1 week is most likely not enough to prepare well – in this case I would recommend to postpone ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 03, 2023 on Jun 03, 2023
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Invited to interview for Manager @ Oliver Wyman

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Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 06, 2023) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Apr 06, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First off, good luck in the interview! Now, the #1 thing to remember at Manager level interviews is that you should expect nothing. These Partners could give you all classic cases. Or, they could give you all ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 28, 2023 on Apr 28, 2023
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Oliver Wyman interview process - Milan

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Most recent answer on Feb 27, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 27, 2023) is from:
Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
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gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2023
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there,  congrats to making it to interview stage. Here a few thoughts..  1. Case interview format: Typical at OW, you'll mostly find 45min case interviews with quite standard agenda - 5-10min short intro / fit questi ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 27, 2023 on Feb 27, 2023
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Oliver Wyman second interview

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Most recent answer on Nov 02, 2022
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Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Nov 02, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, Generally, 2nd round interviews are the same as first-round interviews but sometimes a bit more “freestyle”/less structured. Be prepared for everything and build on your skills and success from the first round ... (read entire answer)
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OW Oliver Wyman Indonesia / SEA Entry Level

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Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 27, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Oct 27, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Best way to beat nervousness? Worry about factors that you can control and don't rely on 1 thing only. You should be networking and applying to as many firms as you can! I applied to 30+. So, hope for the best ... (read entire answer)
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Oliver Wyman SEA Summer Intern Interview Round

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Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 25, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 25, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Try not to overcomplicate this. Who cares if it's 3 fit and 2 case or 3 case and 2 fit? If you expect three rounds of 15 min fit and 30 min case and it ends up being 3 rounds of only case, what happens? Rather ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 25, 2022 on Oct 25, 2022
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SEA Consulting Application

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 19, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Sorry to hear that you are worrying so much. It's totally normal. Most candidates go through this process. I know I did.  Let me take your questions one by one.  1. Do I understand correctly that it has been ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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has anyone taken the Oliver Wyman Case competition? Do you have any cases with solutions or any other material that can be useful for the case?

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Most recent answer on Oct 06, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 06, 2022) is from:
Mario
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Ex-Mckinsey (analyst->associate->manager) and now in tech (Bytedance) + Part time interview coach and mentor
Mario
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gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2022
Ex-Mckinsey (analyst->associate->manager) and now in tech (Bytedance) + Part time interview coach and mentor
I'm familiar with these competitions. Please feel free to reach out directly.   Mario
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on Oct 06, 2022 on Oct 06, 2022
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Oliver Wyman Referral Status

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Most recent answer on Jul 06, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 05, 2022) is from:
Hani
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Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hani
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gave the best answer on Jul 05, 2022
Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hi there, I would advise you to follow up with your connection in 2 weeks as to whether the referral was filed or not yet. If yes, ask about the expected screening and interview timeline or if he/she can share a contact ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 06, 2022 on Jul 06, 2022
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Oliver Wyman Interview experience and need guidance

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Most recent answer on Jun 13, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 20, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 20, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, For points 2-4 there is nothing you can control here and knowing doesn't change anything (furthermore, we don't even really know). Forget about points 2-4 and focus on what matters (i.e. point 1). It sounds li ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 13, 2022 on Jun 13, 2022
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The wait after final OW interview

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Most recent answer on Jun 01, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 01, 2022) is from:
Kurt
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Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires
Kurt
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gave the best answer on Jun 01, 2022
Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires
Hi - congratulations on getting this far. Happy to give my perspective as an OW alumni who has been on the other side of this process many times.The short answer is - you shouldn't really interpret much from the delay.  ... (read entire answer)
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Oliver Wyman Associate Interview

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Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 15, 2022) is from:
Gaelle
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Techie, Consultant, Computer Engineer, Yoga Teacher
Gaelle
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gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2022
Techie, Consultant, Computer Engineer, Yoga Teacher
Hey there ! First of all congrats on securing an interview xx a) Types of case questions are generally asked by them - Market Sizing, Profitability, M&A, Operations?  I would say this depends on the office and the P ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 15, 2022 on Apr 15, 2022
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OW rejection and reapply

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Most recent answer on Apr 03, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 03, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 03, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about this! I'm going to “ignore” your 2 questions because they are far too narrow in scope/thinking. Here is what you actually need to do (and what you're really asking): Wait a few months, ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 03, 2022 on Apr 03, 2022
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Oliver Wyman Energy & Natural Resources

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Most recent answer on Apr 01, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 01, 2022) is from:
Andi
Expert
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2022
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, Congrats to making it to first round! Agree with Christian here - likelyhood that you will get an energy case is indeed higher, but don't get too fixated on that. Prepare like you would when you know know noth ... (read entire answer)
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